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COURSE HANDBOOK 2021 Junior School - (Year 10) - Glendowie College
2021
COURSE HANDBOOK

  Junior School
     (Year 10)
COURSE HANDBOOK 2021 Junior School - (Year 10) - Glendowie College
From the Principal

This booklet contains important information on each of the subjects offered in the junior school curriculum,
within the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and is a valuable resource for student,
teachers and parents.

The Middle Years Programme (MYP) offers students at Glendowie College:
• Rigorous learning objectives
• A student-centred approach to teaching
• International perspectives
• Sustained teaching and learning in more than one language
• A focus on learning how to learn
• The development of flexible thinking that prepares students to evaluate information critically and apply
   knowledge in complex, unfamiliar situations.

The MYP teaches tools for lifelong learning and fosters responsible attitudes that help students discover how
to use what they learn to take principled action. The MYP’s focus on independent learning makes it ideal
preparation for the formal qualification of NCEA. At the core of all IB Programmes is the learner profile, 10
attributes fostered in students that promote their development as responsible members of their local, national
and global communities. IB learners strive to be inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators,
principles, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective.

I encourage you to consult widely and plan carefully when it comes to choosing your subjects in the Junior
school. Junior option choices offer an opportunity for students to develop an understanding of different areas
of interest and strengths that can inform senior subject choices and study pathways. Our Careers Advisor,
David James, all the subject teachers, Faculty Leaders, Heads of Departments, your form teachers and the
Deans are available to discuss your option choices. Parents are most welcome to consult with these members
of staff.

It is also important to remember that while we hope to satisfy each student with their subject choices, there are
occasions where, because of staffing constraints or small numbers choosing an option, we are unable to offer
certain subjects.

G Robertson
PRINCIPAL

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YEAR 10 SUBJECTS
INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this booklet is to give students and parents an outline of what is offered and taught at Year 10
in the IB MYP. It also allows students and parents to follow the courses of study through to the senior school.
From the information within this booklet, and the course description on the College website, students, in
consultation with parents and staff, will be able to select their options for the Year 10 level.

The overall programme for Year 10 students is similar to that of Year 9, with students studying the compulsory
core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education and Health.
Plus
All students will have to choose a language, from:
• German, Chinese, Te Reo Māori, Spanish and ESOL (this should be a language previously studied in
     Year 9)
Plus
All students choose THREE other option subjects, which are studied for the whole year.

Students should choose these three option subjects with the following considerations in mind.
• An option subject they have enjoyed in Year 9.
• An option subject that may help with future career aspirations.
• At Year 10, students should select to study as options those subjects in which they plan to seek
    qualifications at Years 11, 12 and 13.

Read this booklet and ask questions if you are unsure of anything. The best people to ask are the Deans, the
Careers Advisor, the Guidance Counsellor, your Subject Teachers and your Form Teacher.

COURSE COSTS
At Glendowie College, we endeavour to provide the best possible learning opportunities for our students. This
involves some costs beyond the basic government funding to support your child’s learning. These costs relate
to specific items and educational opportunities outside of the classroom provided to your child.

We endeavour to keep these costs to a minimum and ensure that they directly relate to courses and students’
learning. Course costs are shown as two components:

    Course Costs                   These are costs that support learning and involve a take-home
                                   component, e.g. write-on workbooks, individual software licences (e.g.
                                   Education Perfect).

    Associated Costs               These are costs that will most likely occur in a course and students are
                                   strongly encouraged to take these up to enhance their learning and
                                   appreciation of that subject, e.g. field trips, specialist one-off tuition.

The college operates a small ‘welfare’ grant (funded from donations) to support families who may need
financial assistance with school expenses such as course costs. Talk to your child’s Dean or Assistant Dean if
you would like to know more about this.

Please Note:
Students who do not pay the associated costs will still be able to participate in courses and
assessments but may not be able to attend the related events such as field trips that incur extra costs
for the college to provide. Please discuss this with the teacher, Faculty Leader or Dean, if you have
any questions or concerns.
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THE FLOW OF SUBJECTS – GLENDOWIE COLLEGE 2021
                           YEAR 9            YEAR 10              YEAR 11               NCEA LEVEL 2                    NCEA LEVEL 3

ENGLISH

                  English              English              English                  English                  English                  UE
ENGLISH
                  (9ENG)               (10ENG)              (11ENG)                  (12ENG)                  (13ENG)                  app
                                                                                                              Scholarship English      UE
                                                                                                              (13ENX)                  app
                  English Literacy     English Literacy                              English Literacy
                  (9ENL)               (10ENL)                                       (12ENL)
                                       Media Studies        Media Studies            Media Studies            Media Studies            UE
MEDIA STUDIES
                                       (10MES)              (11MES)                  (12MES)                  (13MES)                  app
ENGLISH FOR
                  ESOL                 ESOL                 ESOL                     ESOL                     ESOL
SPEAKERS OF
                  (9ESL)               (10ESL)              (11ESL)                  (12ESL)                  (13ESL)
OTHER LANGUAGES
MATHEMATICS

                  Mathematics          Mathematics          Specialist Mathematics   Specialist Mathematics   Calculus                 UE
                  (9MAT)               (10MAT)              (11MAS)                  (12MAS)                  (13MCA)                  app
                                                                                                              Scholarship Calculus     UE
                                                                                                              (13MCX)                  app
                                                            Mathematics              Mathematics              Statistics               UE
                                                            (11MAT)                  (12MAT)                  (13MST)                  app
                                                                                                              Scholarship Statistics   UE
                                                                                                              (13MSX)                  app
                  Enhanced                                  Mathematics Applied      Mathematics Applied      Mathematics              UE
                  Mathematics (9ENM)                        (11MAA)                  (12MAA)                  (13MAT)                  app
                                                            Accounting               Accounting               Accounting               UE
ACCOUNTING
                                                            (11ACC)                  (12ACC)                  (13ACC)                  app

SCIENCE

                  Science              Science              Science                  Biology                  Biology                  UE
                  (9SCI)               (10SCI)              (11SCI)                  (12BIO)                  (13BIO)                  app
                                                                                                              Scholarship Biology      UE
                                                                                                              (13BIX)                  app
                                                                                     Chemistry                Chemistry                UE
                                                                                     (12CHE)                  (13CHE)                  app
                                                                                                              Scholarship Chemistry    UE
                                                                                                              (13CHX)                  app
                                                                                     Physics                  Physics                  UE
                                                                                     (12PHY)                  (13PHY)                  app
                                                                                                              Scholarship Physics      UE
                                                                                                              (13PHX)                  app
                                                            Practical Science        Science                  Science                  UE
                                                            (11SCP)                  (12SCI)                  (13SCI)                  app

SOCIAL SCIENCES

                  Social Studies       Social Studies       Geography                Geography                Geography                UE
                  (9SST)               (10SST)              (11GEO)                  (12GEO)                  (13GEO)                  app
                                                                                                              Global Studies           UE
                                                                                                              (13GBS)                  app
                                                            History                  History                  History                  UE
                                                            (11HIS)                  (12HIS)                  (13HIS)                  app
                                                                                     Classical Studies        Classical Studies        UE
                                                                                     (12CLA)                  (13CLA)                  app
                                       Enterprise Studies   Economics                Economics                Economics                UE
                                       (10EST)              (11ECO)                  (12ECO)                  (13ECO)                  app
                                                            Business Studies         Business Studies         Business Studies         UE
                                                            (11BUS)                  (12BUS)                  (13BUS)                  app

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THE FLOW OF SUBJECTS – GLENDOWIE COLLEGE 2021
                                     YEAR 9                  YEAR 10               YEAR 11               NCEA LEVEL 2                  NCEA LEVEL 3
HEALTH &
                            Health                  Health                  Health                    Health                    Health                    UE
PHYSICAL
                            (9HEA)                  (10HEA)                 (11HEA)                   (12HEA)                   (13HEA)                   app
EDUCATION
                            Physical Education      Physical Education      Physical Education        Physical Education        Physical Education        UE
                            (9PHE)                  (10PHE)                 (11PHE)                   (12PHE)                   (13PHE)                   app
                                                                            Outdoor Education         Outdoor Education         Outdoor Education
                                                                            (11OED)                   (12OED)                   (13OED)
DESIGN &
TECHNOLOGY
                            Design & Technology
Creative Technology
                            (9DAT)
                                                                            Digital Technologies      Digital Technologies      Digital Technologies      UE
Computing
                                                    Digital Technologies    Computing (11DTC)         Computing (12DTC)         Computing (13DTC)         app
                                                    Computing and                                                               Digital Technologies
                                                    Programming (10DTC)     Digital Technologies      Digital Technologies                                UE
Programming                                                                                                                     Programming
                                                                            Programming (11PRG)       Programming (12PRG)                                 app
                                                                                                                                (13PRG)
                                                    Creative & Digital      Creative & Digital        Creative & Digital        Creative & Digital
                                                                                                                                                          UE
Electronics                                         Technologies            Technologies              Technologies              Technologies
                                                                                                                                                          app
                                                    (Electronics) (10CDT)   (Electronics) (11CDT)     (Electronics) (12CDT)     (Electronics) (13CDT)
                                                    Food Technology &       Food Technology &         Food Technology &         Food Technology &         UE
Food Technology &                                   Nutrition (10FTN)       Nutrition (11FTN)         Nutrition (12FTN)         Nutrition (13FTN)         app
Nutrition/
Hospitality                                                                                           Hospitality (12HOS)       Hospitality (13HOS)
Design and Visual                                   Design and Visual       Design and Visual         Design and Visual         Design and Visual
                                                                                                                                                          UE
Communication                                       Communication           Communication             Communication             Communication
                                                                                                                                                          app
(Graphics)                                          (Graphics) (10DVC)      (Graphics) (11DVC)        (Graphics) (12DVC)        (Graphics) (13DVC)
Building                                                                    Building Construction &   Building Construction &   Building Construction &
                                                    Workshop Technology
Construction &                                                              Allied Trade Skills       Allied Trade Skills       Allied Trade Skills
                                                    (10TEC)
Allied Trade Skills                                                         (11BCT)                   (12BCT)                   (13BCT)
THE ARTS
                            Drama                   Drama                   Drama                     Drama                     Drama                     UE
DRAMA
                            (9DRA)                  (10DRA)                 (11DRA)                   (12DRA)                   (13DRA)                   app
                            Music                   Music                   Music                     Music                     Music Studies             UE
MUSIC
                            (9MUS)                  (10MUS)                 (11MUS)                   (12MUS)                   (13MUS)                   app
                                                                                                                                Music – Practical         UE
                                                                                                                                (13MSP)                   app
                            Dance                   Dance                   Dance                     Dance                     Dance                     UE
DANCE
                            (9DNC)                  (10DNC)                 (11DNC)                   (12DNC)                   (13DNC)                   app
                            Art                     Art - Practical         Art - Practical           Art Painting              Art Painting              UE
VISUAL ART
                            (9ART)                  (10ART)                 (11APA)                   (12PAI)                   (13PAI)                   app
                                                    Art – Digital           Art – Digital
                                                                                                      Art Photography           Art Photography           UE
                                                    Photography / Design    Photography / Design
                                                                                                      (12APH)                   (13APH)                   app
                                                    (10APD)                 (11APD)
                                                                                                      Art Design                Art Design                UE
                                                                                                      (12ARD)                   (13ARD)                   app
                                                                                                      Art History               Art History               UE
                                                                                                      (12ARH)                   (13ARH)                   app
LEARNING
LANGUAGES
                            German                  German                  German                    German                    German                    UE
GERMAN
                            (9GER)                  (10GER)                 (11GER)                   (12GER)                   (13GER)                   app
                            Chinese                 Chinese                 Chinese                   Chinese                   Chinese                   UE
CHINESE
                            (9CHN)                  (10CHN)                 (11CHN)                   (12CHN)                   (13CHN)                   app
                            Spanish                 Spanish                 Spanish
SPANISH
                            (9SPA)                  (10SPA)                 (11SPA)
                            Te Reo Māori            Te Reo Māori            Te Reo Māori              Te Reo Māori              Te Reo Māori              UE
TE REO MĀORI
                            (9MAO)                  (10MAO)                 (11MAO)                   (12MAO)                   (13MAO)                   app
DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMMES
NEW ZEALAND                                                                                           New Zealand Tourism       New Zealand Tourism
TOURISM                                                                                               (12NZT)                   (13NZT)
                      UE
                              University Entrance Approved
                      App
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Course Structure for Year 10 Students
Students will select 4 subjects from the list of Option Subjects, at least 1 of these MUST be a language
(including ESOL)

Year 10 Subjects:
Compulsory Core Subjects                                         Option Subjects

 English (10ENG)                                             English Literacy (10ENL)

 Mathematics (10MAT)                                         Media Studies (10MES)

 Science (10SCI)                                             ESOL (10ESL)

 Social Studies (10SST)                                      Enterprise Studies (10EST)

 Health (10HEA)                                              Workshop Technology (10TEC)

 Physical Education (10PHE)                                  Digital Technologies Computing &
                                                             Programming (10DTC)
                                                             Creative & Digital Technologies (Electronics)
                                                             (10CDT)
                                                             Food Technology & Nutrition (10FTN)
                                                             Design & Visual Communication – (Graphics)
                                                             (10DVC)
                                                             Drama (10DRA)

                                                             Music (10MUS)

                                                             Art – Practical (10ART)

                                                             Art – Digital – Photography / Design (10APD)

                                                             Dance (10DNC)

                                                             German (10GER)

                                                             Chinese (10CHN)

                                                             Spanish (10SPA)

                                                             Te Reo Māori (10MAO)

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ART PRACTICAL (Year 10)
MYP Arts
Optional Subject
Objectives
• To develop practical skills using a range of wet and dry media.
• To develop independent thinking, ideas development and imagination.
• To explore the theme of portraiture through a series of interconnected projects that develop skills in drawing,
    painting, printmaking, and installation
• To explore the practical connections and real-world experience along with building confidence and engagement
    in visual arts

Content
MYP Unit                   Outline
You See Me                 Learning practical drawing skills in wet and dry media working towards the development
(Drawing)                  of a portrait composition.
Eye (I) See Me             Using colour theory and rendering techniques to develop painting skills. Resolve a final
(Painting)                 painting.
Do You See What I See?     Learn about printmaking techniques and trial works using different skills. Develop work
(Printmaking)              towards a final exhibition piece.
Eye See/I Say              Using inspiration from the pros/cons of social media to explore ideas for an installation
(Installation)             that develops a viewpoint.

Course Costs               $30.00            Art pack, carry folder

Associated Costs           Nil

Contact Person
Ms A Whittaker (HOD)

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ART DIGITAL – PHOTOGRAPHY / DESIGN (Year 10)
MYP Arts
Optional Subject
Objectives
• To develop practical and technical skills in photography including use of a digital camera, studio photography
    and photographic processes.
• To develop digital art knowledge with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software, editing and manipulating
    photography and design work.
• To develop independent thinking, idea development and imagination.

Content
MYP Unit                    Outline
Nature and Aesthetics      Learning DSLR camera basics with a nature inspired photo series. Extending ideas with
                           Artist research. Photo editing with Photoshop.
Portraiture and Identity   Developing skills further within portrait photography using studio lighting and techniques.
                           Developing a series of works inspired by contemporary artists.
Colour                 and Using colour and Pop art to experiment with a range of photoshop techniques that will be
Communication              used to develop work for a student led brief.
Documenting Change         Using prior knowledge of photography and design to develop an independent project for a
                           end of year exhibition.

NB: Students may wish to use their own camera.
The department has cameras that students can use during lessons and hire for out of school use.

Course Costs                $20.00            Visual diary + pack, Large format printing

Associated Costs            $10 (approx.)     Adobe CC license (optional)

Contact Person
Ms A Whittaker (HOD)

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CHINESE (Year 10)
MYP Language Acquisition
Optional Subject
Guideline(s)/Minimum Entry
• Year 9 Mandarin
• In cases of proven language ability, a student may begin at Year 10 Level – following discussion with Head of
    Faculty.

Objectives
• To communicate effectively in the Mandarin language by developing competence in the four language skills:
    listening, speaking, reading, writing.
• To learn about the Chinese culture e.g. daily life, festivals, geographical regions.
• To provide an extra dimension for career opportunities.
• To enjoy using a second language in meaningful situations.

Content
MYP Unit                   Outline
School Life                Students learn to talk about their subjects, opinions and discover what their day might
                           look like if they went to school in China.
Favourite Food             Students learn about the cultural significance of food and explore why it is such an
                           important part of Chinese culture.
Free Time and Other        Students learn to talk about hobbies and sports in New Zealand and China, they learn to
Stuff                      discuss what they do in their free time and what they do to support their own wellbeing.
Transport and Directions   Students discover what modes of transport are common in China and how and why that
                           may be different to NZ. They learn to talk about how they get around and how to ask for
                           directions.

Course Costs               $20.00            Online vocabulary learning

Associated Costs           TBC               Lunch Trip

Contact Person(s)
Ms T Xu / Ms A Vincent (Faculty Leader)

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DANCE (Year 10)
MYP Arts
Optional Subject
Objectives
• To develop an understanding of dance elements and conventions and utilise this knowledge in a series of
    practical assessments.
• To work in groups to research concepts and choreograph movement to communicate their ideas and
    understanding.
• To develop an understanding of dance around the world, in both cultural and historical contexts.
• To develop the ability to communicate with others, and present learning/communication with skills and
    confidence.

Content
MYP Unit                   Outline
Hit the Stage              Learn practical dance skills and techniques in Jazz, Contemporary, and Hip-Hop Dance.

Road Trip                  Explore dance around the world. Explore cultural forms of movement and develop an
                           understanding of their context (including African Dance, Bollywood, and Haka). Inquiry
                           and performance in to a cultural form of your choosing.
Tuakiri                    Develop choreographic skills using the ideas of your identity and whakapapa. Create a
                           duet dance based on a Notan artwork created around your tuakiri.
Ensemble Skills            Perform in class dances in the annual Dance Showcase production. Explore the technical
                           and performance skills required to contribute to group focus and communication.
Making Waves               Develop a choreographic intention based on a group inquiry project in to the ocean and
                           sustainibilty. Present a group dance, on stage, communicating ideas around this
                           intention.

Course Costs               Nil

Associated Costs           Approx. $25 (the class may go on a trip, to see a professional show)

Contact Person
Ms C Jennings (Faculty Leader)

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DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS (GRAPHICS) (Year 10)
MYP Design
Optional Subject
Objectives
Design and Visual Communication:
The program focuses on learning about design processes and developing student-driven projects. Visual literacy,
creative thinking, and visual communication techniques are taught by:
• Developing skills and understanding of various types of drawing used in graphic practices.
• Carrying out architectural & industrial projects to learn about the fundamental design development process.
• To be able to find creative and unique solutions to design problems in real life context.
• Developing practical skills in range of digital media and tools such as – Fusion 360, Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel
    draw, 3D printing and laser cutting.

Content
MYP Unit                    Outline
Why is communication        Learn practical skills to aid visual communication. These will include drawing techniques,
important?                  digital design tools and the elements and principles of design.
Ideate this                 Learning the concept of Ideation and the process of design – how to create your own
                            unique and creative design ideas to solve a design problem.
The spatial project         Students will take the skills they have learnt and their knowledge of the design process
                            to create a solution to their architectural design project. They will create a portfolio of
                            work that documents their design process and the creation of their food-related
                            experience.

Course Costs                $35.00            Junior Graphics pack

Associated Costs            Nil

Contact Person(s)
Mr T Kim / Mrs R Lewis (Faculty Leader)

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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES:
DIGITAL MEDIA AND PROGRAMMING (Year 10)
MYP Design
Optional Subject
Objectives
• To develop or improve the students’ competency in completing the technological design process (inquire and
    analyse an issue, develop ideas for an outcome, create an outcome and evaluate the outcome) to develop a
    digital media outcome.
• To further develop the student’s capability to utilise a variety of software applications to plan, design and create
    a technological outcome.
• To expose students to the concepts and skills involved in algorithmic problem solving and computer
    programming (coding).

Content
MYP Unit                    Outline
Technological               Students will use the technological design process to create a digital media website
Innovations                 outcome that provides the target audience with information regarding a new or futuristic
                            technological innovation that has been selected by the student. The global context for
                            this project is “Scientific and Technical Innovation”.
Myths & Legends             Students will learn a programming (coding) language and develop skills needed to create
                            a computer program. The purpose of the computer program (app or game) chosen by
                            the student from within the global context of “Identities and Relationships”.

Course Costs                Nil

Associated Costs            $25.00            National Computer Science School Challenge registration fee (if entered.

Contact Person(s)
Ms V Mercer or Mr H So

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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES ELECTRONICS (YEAR 10)
MYP Design
Optional Subject
Objectives
• To engage students in technological practice
• To develop outcome to real time issue using Digital Electronics as a medium
• To develop basic practical skills in areas of microcontrollers on Arduino board
• To code using programming languages such as C++ and Python

Content
MYP Unit                    Outline
Flower garden               Students will use the technological design process to create a digital electronics outcome
                            that provides the target audience with a display stand from recycled materials. The
                            global context for this project is “Globalisation and Sustainability”.
LED Sculpture               Students will develop ideas for a LED sculpture using Corel Draw and will evaluate the
                            design within the global context of “Identities and Relationships” to be given as a
                            Christmas gift.
Line follower Robot         Students will develop the purpose of making a line follower robot and will demonstrate
                            skills such as designing schematics, Arduino UNO prototyping, Coding using C++ within
                            the global context of “Scientific and technical innovation”.

Course Costs                $40.00           Electronic components, Arduino Board for project work

Associated Costs            Nil

Contact Person
Mrs J Christopher

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DRAMA (Year 10)
MYP Arts
Optional Subject
Objectives
• To select and use dramatic techniques, elements, conventions and technologies in a variety of dramatic
    contexts, including original plays and a scripted production.
• To participate fully in planning, devising and rehearsing drama for a variety of purposes.
• To perform work, watch performances and learn to evaluate the effectiveness of their own work and the work of
    others.
• To explore the contribution drama makes to their own and other societies.
• To gain understanding of a range of drama or theatre forms, periods and practitioners.

Content
MYP Unit                      Outline
Stereotypes in Stock          Learn drama skills and techniques associated with the Commedia dell’Arte style of
                              theatre and stock characters. Apply learned skills to create a new work exploring
                              contemporary stereotypes.
Truthful Liars                Learn drama skills and techniques associated with naturalistic acting (Stanislavski’s
                              System) and demonstrate practically in a short-scripted scene.
The Play’s the Thing          Participate in the production process to perform a role in a class production for a live
                              audience as part of Dramafest (Term 3)
Change the World              Explore the MYP Global Contexts and use one as the starting point for an original
                              devised play. Develop devising skills to create and perform a finished piece of theatre.
Reflection & Response         Reflect on and evaluate theatre seen and performed throughout the year. Learn and use
                              Drama subject-specific vocabulary.

Course Costs            Nil

Associated Costs        $25.00          (Should the opportunity arise, the class may go to see a show.)

Contact Person
Ms C Jennings (Faculty Leader)

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ENGLISH (Year 10)
MYP Language and Literature
Compulsory Core Subject
Objectives
In this course, you will explore the four key concepts of English Language and Literature: Communication, Creativity,
Connection, and Perspective. You will apply Language and Literature skills and knowledge in a variety of real-life
contexts. The course includes listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and presenting in a variety of mediums.
There will be opportunities for reading literature from your own and a variety of other cultures.

Content
MYP Unit                    Outline
Social Media                Technology shapes the way we communicate.
                            Creative language unit analysing short texts. Using appropriate, accurate, and varied
                            language to write creatively for audience and purpose.
Looking into the Future     Connections between creator and audience encourage us to create a sustainable future.
                            Analysing film and organising ideas in a formal PETEL – Literary essay
Whose Story is it           Personal stories from the perspectives of others can foster better intercultural
Anyway?                     understanding.
                             Studying a memoir/autobiography. Producing a creative, well organised written memoir.
Make me!                    Creators can use persuasive language to promote social action.
                            Organising ideas and using language to produce a persuasive speech or visual text.

Course Costs                $20 Education Perfect Subscription

Associated Costs            Nil

Contact Person(s)
Mrs M Carrigan (MYP Language and Literature Leader)
Mrs M van Ansem (Faculty Leader)

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ENGLISH LITERACY (Year 10)
MYP Language and Literature
Optional Subject (By Teacher Recommendation)
Objectives
The 10 English Literacy course is for students who would benefit from some literacy support before studying senior
programmes. It is designed to support students’ learning in 10 English so that students can participate confidently in
their main English course and make progress in this subject area. In addition, a focus on spelling, grammar, reading
fluency and speaking skills will support our students in all subject areas. Students are selected for 10ENL based on
academic record and teacher recommendation.

Content

MYP Unit                    Outline

Blog Yourself               Technology shapes the way we communicate.
                            Diagnostic and development exercises with a focus on spelling, grammar, vocabulary,
                            close reading skills and creative writing.

Breaking Up with the        Connections between creator and audience encourage us to create a sustainable future.
World                       Exercises to support close viewing skills and essay writing. The focus on basic literary
                            support continues with a focus on formal expression.

Choose Your Own             Personal stories from the perspectives of others can foster better intercultural
Adventure                   understanding.
                            Exercises support reading fluency, close reading and editing for accuracy. Support for
                            memoir writing.

Come at Me, Bro             Creators can use persuasive language to promote social action.
                            Exercises will support development of skills in close reading, grammar, spelling and
                            writing for a political purpose.

Course Costs                Nil

Associated Costs            Nil

Contact Person
Mrs M van Ansem (Faculty Leader)

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ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE – ESL (Year 10)
MYP Language Acquisition
Optional Subject
Guideline(s)/Minimum Entry
• Entry at student / family's / teacher’s request.
• Diagnostic testing is carried out to determine the student's level.

Objectives
• To develop students’ understanding, skills and confidence in language (written, visual and oral).
• To develop the student’s ability to read, think and respond critically and reflectively to texts and to develop
    independent information skills.
• To develop the student’s ability to write correctly, creatively and independently and to bring intelligence and
    structure to their writing.
• To develop students’ ability to listen in a focused and intelligent manner and to speak interpersonally with
    confidence, sincerity, clarity and style.

Content
Topic                       Outline
Language and Identity       Diagnostic Testing: Grammar, reading, writing and listening.
                            Short Story Study.
                            Skills: Reading and writing.
Friendship                  Short Story Study:
                            Skills: Listening and formal essay writing.
What if everyone looked     Extended text:
the same?                   Skills of reading and writing.
Eat to live, live to eat    Film Study:
                            Skills: Research topic, speaking and writing.

Course Costs                Nil

Associated Costs            Nil

Contact Person
Mrs L Walker

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ENTERPRISE STUDIES (Year 10)
MYP Individuals and Societies
Optional Subject
Objectives
• Understand the characteristics and importance of entrepreneurship and innovation
• Experience business in a real context – Market Day
• Demonstrate an understanding of money management and personal financial documents
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic economic concepts.
• Demonstrate an understanding of cultural responsiveness and trade.

Content
MYP Unit                 Outline
The Economic Problem     Explore key economic concepts such as scarcity and opportunity cost. Understand how
                         economic ideas and concepts are a part of everyday life.
Getting Down to          Explore innovation and entrepreneurship, culminating in creating and running a business
Business                 for Market Day.
Money Matters            Explore key ideas around financial literacy and management. Examine how people can
                         make positive financial decisions and changes using financial management strategies.
All Around the World     Explore trade and cultural responsiveness, and investigate how businesses need to
                         adapt and change to trade in other countries.

NB: Teams acting as companies at Market Day may make a profit and choose to keep it or donate to a worthy
cause.

Course Costs             Nil

Associated Costs         Approximately    Set up costs for Market Day – this will be determined by the product the
                         $20.00           group chooses to make, and how the groups decides to fund their product.

Contact Person(s)
Mrs B Rothbart, Ms P Harduar, Mrs J Champness, Mrs G Sawyer

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FOOD TECHNOLOGY & NUTRITION (Year 10)
MYP Design
Optional Subject
Objectives
The course “Food Technology & Nutrition” is aimed to enable students to gain knowledge about interaction
between food, body, and health under normal and special circumstances. It also provides students with the
knowledge of basic terminology, technological practice and understanding of modern aspects of both nutrition and
food science.

•   To develop the skills and knowledge to design and make good quality food products
•   To understand the importance of nutrition
•   To expose students to technological practice within the area of food
•   To use technological practice and presentation in preparation for work in senior years
•   Develop understanding of the importance of hygiene and safety within the food industry.

Content
MYP Unit                   Outline
                           Investigate the foods and flavours of other countries and design the street food for
Street Food
                           teenagers
                           Learn about the properties of sugar, liquid, flavourings, and other ingredients in cool food.
Cool Food
                           Design and make a cool product using ingredients
                            Understand the process of food product development by designing a unique recipe for
Recipe Book
                           specific diet

Course Costs               $50.00            Consumable food

Associated Costs           Nil

Contact Person
Mrs W Henvest

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GERMAN (Year 10)
MYP Language Acquisition
Optional Subject
Guideline(s)/Minimum Entry
• Year 9 German.
• In cases of proven language ability a student may begin at Year 10 Level – following discussion with Head of
    Faculty.

Objectives
• To communicate effectively in the German language by developing competence in the four language skills:
    listening, speaking, reading, writing
• To learn about the German culture e.g. daily life, festivals, geographical regions
• To provide an extra dimension for career opportunities
• To enjoy using a second language in meaningful situations.

The course builds on topics covered in Year 9. Students continue to develop their skills using a wide variety of
tasks, authentic resources and digital tools. In addition, it covers various topics, both personalised, and useful if
travelling in German speaking countries.

Content
MYP Unit                    Outline
Free Time and Other         Students learn to talk about hobbies and sports in New Zealand and German speaking
Stuff                       countries. They learn to discuss what they do in their free time and what they do to
                            support their own wellbeing.
School Life                 Students learn to talk about their subjects, opinions and discover what their day might
                            look like if they went to school in Germany.
Home Sweet Home             Students learn to talk about their homes and the places they live in and compare those to
                            how people live in German speaking countries.
Holidays and                Students learn to talk about a holiday they have been on and discover a range of holidays
Celebrations                and traditions celebrated in German speaking countries.

Course Costs                $20.00            Online vocabulary learning

Associated Costs            $5.00             Auckland Goethe Society Examination

Contact Person
Ms A Vincent (Faculty Leader)

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HEALTH (Year 10)
MYP Physical and Health Education
Compulsory Core Subject
Objectives
Key Concept: Hauora / Total Wellbeing.
Health is vitally important for personal and social well-being and achievement. It encompasses the physical, social,
emotional, intellectual and spiritual dimensions of a person's growth.
As part of health education
• Students will be encouraged to set realistic and worthwhile personal goals and to develop healthy patterns of
    living
• They will develop the skills to participate in a wide range of social activities, and to build responsible and
    satisfying relationships, at school, at home and in the wider community, and with people from various social
    and cultural backgrounds
• They will learn to respect differences of viewpoint and lifestyle, and will be encouraged to develop personal
    responsibility and judgement in matters of values and ethical standards
• They will also be assisted to cope constructively with challenges, personal stress, peer pressure and social
    conflict.

Content
Health education incorporates:
• Drug and alcohol education
• Interpersonal skills
• Friendship and relationships
• Mental health matters
• Keeping ourselves safe
• Building self-esteem is an integral part of all units.

MYP Unit                     Outline
Fairness Inquiry             Students explore the idea of fairness and how it affects well-being. Students will make
                             suggestions for ways well-being can be supported in relation to the situation.
Changes and Choices          Students learn that to maintain a balanced lifestyle requires people to respond to
                             changes. Change requires students to make choices. This unit explores many of these
                             issues e.g. loss, grief, self-esteem, managing stress, food and nutrition.

Course Costs                 Nil

Associated Costs             Nil

Contact Person
Mr R Thompson

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MATHEMATICS (Year 10)
MYP Mathematics
Compulsory Core Subject
Objectives
The purpose of this course is to further develop students’ problem-solving skills and critical thinking through a
variety of mathematical and statistical tasks. Students will be on a programme suited to their needs.
There is the opportunity to participate in Mathematics Competitions and the MATHEX team competition.

Content
MYP Unit                     Outline
Crafty Consumers
                             Skills and applications of fractions, decimals, percentages and ratios.
(Number)
Getting from ‘A’ to ‘B’      Skills and applications related to linear and non-linear (quadratic) tables, equations and
(Algebra)                    graphs.
Let the Data Decide
                             Analysing and interpreting various types of data.
(Statistics)
Shape Up! (Geometry)         Skills and applications of transformations, angles, Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry.

Course Costs                 $22.00            Digital subscriptions for Education Perfect and Myimaths.

Associated Costs             $10.00            Australian Mathematics Competition, Otago Mathematics Competition.

Contact Person(s)
Mr J Eley (Faculty Leader) or your Year 9 Mathematics Teacher

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MEDIA STUDIES (Year 10)
MYP Arts
Optional Subject
Objectives
At Glendowie College, Year 10 Media Studies pursues a broader, liberal arts approach to film and media studies
so that students will:
• be exposed to a broad range of media across historical eras and international borders so they will be familiar
     with major trends in media
• learn research skills and methods, disciplinary vocabulary, and an array of theoretical perspectives and be
     able to apply them
• understand the relationship between varying media and its creators, audiences, representations, and industrial
     and cultural contexts and be able to write essays or participate in discussions connecting media texts to these
     concepts.
• Acquire the skills necessary to take part in creative, effective, technically competent, and insightful media
     production.

Content
MYP Unit                    Outline
Film Studies                Film elements – presentation
                            Film analysis - essay
Comic Books                 Visual narratives – antihero creation
                            Production – comic book
Journalism                  Article writing and editorial creation
                            Production - magazine
TV Production               Green Screen – CGI eviroments creation
                            Production – short film

Course Costs                Nil

Associated Costs            Nil

Contact Person
Mr M Ifrim

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MUSIC (Year 10)
MYP Arts
Optional Subject
Objectives
To develop musical skills through:
• Playing music in groups or solo
• Developing ideas in music composition
• Understanding music and its relationship to our society
• Developing reading and writing music skills
• Using computer software to compose, sequence material, and develop aural skills.

Ideally, students should already be playing an instrument or be prepared to start learning in Year 10. Students will
be given priority for lessons in the Instrumental / Vocal Teaching Programme.

Course Content
MYP Unit                    Outline
Passport to Music           Research, composition, performance and responding to musical genres selected by the
                            students
Time Tourist                A survey of musical change from the Middle Ages to the present day

On Song                     Song writing introduction

Peak Performance            Speeches and Static Images. Persuasive visual and verbal language

Course Costs                $27.00            Materials workbook

Associated Costs            $95.00            Music tuition, APO concert

Contact Person
Mr A Lile (HOD)

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Year 10)
MYP Physical and Health Education
Compulsory Core Subject
Objectives
• To provide an opportunity for students to reach their potential in physical growth and development
• To develop a wide range of motor skills
• To acquire knowledge and understanding about movement, about themselves and others, and about the
    contribution of physical activity to a healthy lifestyle
• To develop effective interpersonal skills when working in a group or team
• To develop positive attitudes to physical activity
• To participate in physical activities which aid personal and social development

Content
MYP Unit                    Outline
Understanding Games         Understanding attack and defence strategies during participation in a range of invasion
                            games.
My Fitness                  Fitness foundations for a healthy lifestyle.

Group Challenges            Problem solving and Interpersonal skill development.

Perform                     Developing a group performance through movement creativity.

Court Hockey                Developing communication to enhance team and individual performance in a sports
                            education competition.

Course Costs                Nil

Associated Costs            Nil

Contact Person
Mr D Storrie (Faculty Leader)

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SCIENCE (Year 10)
MYP Sciences
Compulsory Core Subject
Objectives:
MYP Sciences curriculum explores the connections between science and everyday life. As they investigate real
examples of science applications, students discover the tensions and dependencies between science and morality,
ethics, culture, economics, politics, and the environment.

Content
MYP Unit                   Outline
Chemical or comical        Students will discover that chemicals are all around us, including in everything we eat.

Natural disasters          Students will discover how and why natural disasters occurs and how we can minimise
                           their effects
Science fair               Students will develop their Scientific investigative skills by creating a hypothesis for them
                           to test, collect data, and present their findings.

Course Costs               $20               Education Perfect Subscription

Associated Costs           Nil

Contact Person(s)
Ms A Kockott (Faculty Leader), Ms A Jan

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SOCIAL STUDIES (Year 10)
MYP Individuals and Societies
Compulsory Core Subject
Objectives
Social Studies education aims to enable students to participate in a changing society as informed, confident, and
responsible citizens.

The objectives developed and assessed are: Knowing and understanding; Investigating; Communicating and
Thinking Critically.

Content
MYP Unit                    Outline
Global Challenges           Explore some of the major humanitarian, resource, and environmental challenges the
                            world faces.
Global Citizens             Discover what it means to be a ‘global citizen’ and explore ways in which global citizens
                            promote social change.
Partnership and Protest     Investigate the ways communities develop partnerships and how citizens use protest to
                            promote change.

Course Costs                Nil

Associated Costs            Nil

Contact Person(s)
Ms M Simpson (Assistant Faculty Leader) and Ms P Jones (Faculty Leader) or your Social Studies Teacher

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SPANISH (Year 10)
MYP Language Acquisition
Optional Subject
Guideline(s)/Minimum Entry
• Year 9 Spanish
• In cases of proven language ability, a student may begin at Year 10 Level – following discussion with Head of
    Faculty.

Objectives
• To communicate effectively in Spanish language by developing competence in the four language skills:
    listening, speaking, reading, writing;
• To explore the Hispanic culture and its way of life with the aid of special topics e.g. daily life, festivals, arts;
• To enjoy using a second language in meaningful situations;
• To provide an extra dimension for career opportunities.

The course builds on topics covered in Year 9. Students continue to develop their skills using a wide variety of
tasks, authentic resources and digital tools. In addition, it covers various topics, both personalised, and useful if
travelling in Spanish speaking countries.

Depending on the year and students’ interests’ special topics may include:
The Hispanic World (geographical review), festivals and music in the Hispanic world, the arts, native animals.

Content
MYP Unit                     Outline
Free Time and Other          Students learn to talk about hobbies and sports in New Zealand and Spanish speaking
Stuff                        countries. They learn to discuss what they do in their free time and what they do to
                             support their own wellbeing.
School Life                  How is school life organised? Students learn to talk about their subjects, opinions and
                             discover what their day might look like if they went to school in a Spanish speaking
                             country.
Home Sweet Home              Students learn to talk about their homes and the places they live in and compare those to
                             how people live in Spanish speaking countries.
Holidays and                 Students learn to talk about a holiday they have been on and discover a range of holidays
Celebrations                 and traditions celebrated in Spanish speaking countries.

Course Costs                 $20.00            Online vocabulary learning

Associated Costs             Nil

Contact Person(s)
Ms A Vincent (Faculty Leader)

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HARD MATERIALS (WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY) (Year 10)
MYP Design
Optional Subject
Course Overview:
This course builds on what students have learnt in Year 9 Design to further their knowledge and skills in the
workshop environment. The skills used in this course build toward Year 11 Building and Construction.

Objectives
• To engage students in technological practice
• Analyse existing products for inspiration
• Research
• Client communication
• To develop creative and practical skills
• To further develop critical thinking skills
• Find creative solutions to problems

Content
• Applied design using different materials
• Client communication to drive design ideas
• Functional modelling to confirm design concepts
• Making products from various materials
• Workshop and hand tool skills
• Safe use of equipment and workshop safety

MYP Unit                  Outline

Pizza Cutter              Modelling and construction, hand rivetted handle shaped and finished, workshop safety.

Wood based project        Measuring, cutting, woodworking skills, workshop safety.

Course Costs              $40.00

Associated Costs          Nil

Contact Person(s)
Mr M Pavarno, Mrs R Lewis (Faculty Leader)

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TE REO MĀORI (MĀORI LANGUAGE) (Year 10)
MYP Language Acquisition
Optional Subject
Guideline(s)/Minimum Entry
• Year 9 Māori
• In cases of proven language ability, a student may begin at Year 10 Level – following discussion with Head of
    Faculty.

Objectives
1. To develop basic skills in speaking and understanding te reo Māori.
2. To develop an understanding of the culture through:
   • Karakia, Mihimihi, Pepeha, Whakataukī (Prayers, Formal Greeting, Formal speech, Proverbs)
   • Waiata, Haka, Mau Rākau (song, dance, fitness)
   • Whakawhanaungatanga (relationship building)
   • Marae-a-iwi (local Marae)
   • Manaaki (Hosting)
   • Toi (Art/Craft)

Outcomes
• To build language confidence in Te Reo Māori
• To become familiar with Te Ao Māori or the Māori World View and how to apply the language in a modern
   context.

Content
MYP Unit                   Outline
Tōku Whānau – My           Students learn vocabulary and structures to talk about their whānau, they discuss what
Family                     constitutes whānau and how whānau dynamics have changed over time.
Tōku Wāhi Ako – My         Students discuss how the structure of their kura (school) can impact their day, they learn
Place of Learning          to discuss their school subjects and opinions.
Tōku Tāmaki Makaurau –     Student discover significant places and events unique to Tāmaki Makaurau.
My Auckland
Tōku Ao – My World         Students explore the world around them and discuss their place in it.

Course Costs               $20.00            Online vocabulary learning

Associated Costs           Nil

Contact Person(s)
Ms M Chase / Ms A Vincent (Faculty Leader)

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